PCYF squads advance in Battle of Rocky Top tourney

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Polk County Youth Football enjoyed a top-notch first day at The Battle of Rocky Top.

The PCYF Mitey Mites and PeeWees each won twice Saturday, remaining in the winner’s bracket in their respective classes in one of the largest youth football tournaments in the country, being held this weekend in Knoxville.

The PeeWees defeated the Nicholasville Panthers 40-0, then returned to action for a 48-16 win over the Bledsoe County Warriors in the tournament’s 12 and under United division. The two wins advanced Polk County to the division’s championship game, slated for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Carter High School.

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The Mitey Mites moved into the semifinals of the 8 and under United class with their two wins. Polk defeated East Central Trojans 28-0, then nipped the Farragut Admirals 30-28. The Mitey Mites will play their semifinal on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. at Farragut High School.

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